In addition, the PS4 outperformed the Xbox One in March in the US, according to the latest NPD Group figures.

The market research company also confirmed that the Xbox One version of Respawn Entertainment's Titanfall was the top-selling game last month in the region.

"The new generation is off to a strong start, with global Xbox One sales outpacing Xbox 360 by more than 60% at the same point in time, a true testament to your love of console gaming," said Xbox executive Yusuf Mehdi on Xbox Wire.